Our Techniques

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

The hand-held Activator instrument delivers a precise, low force adjustment.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Activator Methods®

This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more» 

Diversified

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»

SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction... read more»

Thompson

Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more»

In addition to spinal adjustments, Dr. O'Hollaren provides instructions on rehabilitative and therapeutic exercises.
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In addition to graduating cum laude from Sherman Chiropractic College in 1983, Dr. Nichols completed an additional three years of training and education in Chiropractic Spinal Rehabilitation through Los Angeles Chiropractic College. In conjunction with gentle spinal adjustments, Dr. Nichols provides specific therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises for flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination.

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Lorri Nichols know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.

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Dr. Lorri Asks some important questions of interest to Federal Way residents - Chiropractor Federal Way Dr. Lorri Asks...

What's the difference between chiropractic and medicine?
Medical treatment focuses on the disease or the symptom. Chiropractic focuses on the person with the disease or the symptom. Medical treatment usually involves changing blood chemistry. Chiropractic involves restoring nervous system integrity. Medical doctors prescribe medicine. Chiropractors adjust the spine—a common source of nervous system interference.
Are chiropractors just concerned with the spine?
Our interest in the spine is because it covers the major communications conduit between your brain and your body. As a Federal Way chiropractor my job is to locate areas (usually along the spine) that interfere with proper nerve communications to and from your brain. Chiropractic adjustments help restore nervous system integrity. In this way, chiropractic care can affect the function of your entire body.